Overview
- At the November 8 ceremony in Cleveland, the trio accepted the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Musical Influence Award after an introduction by Missy Elliott.
- During their speech, they told the audience that fans cannot stream their music because their catalog has been removed from major platforms.
- Cheryl “Salt” James criticized the industry’s treatment of their work, with coverage noting their dispute centers on Universal Music Group.
- Salt‑N‑Pepa have sued UMG this year, citing the Copyright Act to seek termination of the label’s control and to reclaim their master recordings after decades.
- They allege UMG has blocked access to their masters and contributed to the catalog’s disappearance from streaming services, with the legal fight ongoing.